Books and Other Items
Treasures of American Architecture in Geneva, NY by Edmond Wirtz
From an early American saltbox house to Prairie style, Geneva has almost every type of American architectural style. Treasures of American Architecture in Geneva, NY serves a guide to structures… Read more »
To Dress and Keep the Earth: The Nurseries and Nurserymen of Geneva, New York by Paul F. and Ellen M. Grebinger
During its prime, the nursery business in Geneva consisted of over 30 firms with over 4,000 acres devoted to growing flowers, shrubbery and trees. To Dress and Keep the Earth… Read more »
Rose Hill: History and Restoration
Considered one of the finest examples of Greek Revival architecture in the United States and a National Historic Landmark, Rose Hill Mansion was once a working farm. This book on… Read more »
Images of America: Geneva, 1940-1970
Like many American towns, Geneva changed dramatically in the mid-20th century, Geneva, 1940-1970 examines the people and events that influenced the city. Read more »
Close to the Heart of the War: Geneva and World War II by Kathryn Grover
With the Seneca Army Depot and Sampson Naval Training Center, the 1940s were boom years for Geneva. Close to the Heart of the War chronicles the history of Geneva and… Read more »
Images of America: Geneva
With over two hundred vintage images, Geneva presents an overview of the town’s past, from its settlement in the 1790s to 1940. Read more »
History of Tile Drainage in America by Marion M. Weaver
This is a free eBook on the history of tile drainage. After completing the checkout your receipt will display links to download the PDF. Read more »
Rose Hill Mansion: From Progressive Farm to Historic House Museum by Kerry Lippincott
Once a working farm, several families lived at the mansion on the property over the years. The main families who called it home are the Roses (1803-1835), the Strongs (1835-1843),… Read more »
Finger Lakes Ornament
A perfect addition to any Christmas tree is this wood cutout ornament of the Finger Lakes. Read more »
Model T Ornament
A wood cutout of Historic Geneva's restored 1916 Model T. On display in the Carriage House at Rose Hill, the Ford Model T Canopy Express Wagon belonged to a descendant… Read more »
The Willows Along Seneca Lake Print
“The Willows,” trees in a grove along Seneca Lake in Geneva, New York, date to the 1890s. The Lake Road was only 15 feet from the water. In the… Read more »
Lakeside Park Print
Between 1916 and the 1940s Lakeside Park was a popular spot along the lakefront. Its highly manicured landscape was a frequent subject of color postcards of Geneva and concerts were… Read more »
Pulteney Park Print
Laid out in 1793, Pulteney Park was Geneva’s original village green. By the 1820s commercial activities shifted from the park to the lakefront. The green fell into disrepair until the… Read more »